Heartbreaking 911 Call Reveals Final Moments Before Hulk Hogan’s Death
The harrowing 911 call made during Hulk Hogan’s final moments has been released, offering a chilling glimpse into the desperate attempt to save the wrestling icon.
The WWE legend, 71, tragically passed away early Thursday morning at his home in Clearwater, Florida, following a sudden cardiac arrest.
In the distressing audio obtained by TMZ, emergency dispatchers can be heard directing paramedics to Hogan’s residence, urgently reporting a medical emergency tied to cardiac arrest.
According to the outlet, a fleet of police cars and EMT vehicles swarmed the property as first responders worked to revive Hogan. He was ultimately stretchered out of the home and rushed into a waiting ambulance—but the beloved superstar could not be saved.
Newly surfaced video and audio have captured the frantic final moments as first responders raced to save wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who tragically passed away from cardiac arrest early Thursday morning at his Clearwater, Florida home.
In a video circulating on social media, emergency personnel can be seen urgently performing CPR as they moved the 71-year-old icon into an ambulance. The scene was tense and heartbreaking, as multiple emergency vehicles surrounded Hogan’s home.
Authorities reportedly responded to the emergency call at 9:51 a.m. Clearwater Fire & Rescue administered immediate medical attention before transporting Hogan to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In a statement to CBS News, Hogan’s attorney, Linda Bose, confirmed the devastating news:
“Unfortunately, we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, passed away this morning. We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend.”
Hogan is survived by his third wife, Sky—whom he married in 2023—his two children, Brooke, 37, and Nick, 34, and two grandchildren. His sudden death comes just weeks after Sky assured fans that his heart was “strong” following a routine neck surgery. At the time, she dismissed online rumors claiming he was in a coma or near death.
Adding to the confusion, Hogan’s representative had insisted only last month that there was no emergency:
“He’s had problems with his back for years, but there’s no emergency,” they said.
Sources close to Hogan told DailyMail.com that the wrestling icon had been struggling to bounce back from a series of neck and back surgeries.
“Hulk has a body ravaged by wrestling. His body is the body of a 140-year-old man, with all the bumps and bruises through the years,” said one insider.
“But the rumors of heart issues were not true. He was just trying to get back to 100 percent.”
Despite his physical setbacks, Hogan was still working out regularly and remained determined to stay strong.
“He’s a beaten man, just trying to get as right as possible,” the source added.
“Obviously, he’ll never wrestle again—not because he’s dying, but because his bones are deteriorated.”
Over the years, Hogan openly spoke about the toll wrestling had taken on his body. Appearing on Jake Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he revealed:
“I’ve had 25 surgeries in the last ten years—ten of them were back surgeries. I’ve had both knees and hips replaced, shoulders—everything.”
Fans had grown increasingly concerned about Hogan’s health after a May appearance on Fox & Friends, where he looked noticeably frail. The former WWE superstar—famous for his deep tan—appeared weathered and sported a dyed-black beard against a graying goatee, raising further questions about his well-being.
His declining health was also compounded by a public and emotionally charged feud with his ex-wife Linda and estranged daughter Brooke earlier this year. In March, Linda posted a scathing social media video, branding her ex-husband a “sex addict” and “complete liar”—a scandal that undoubtedly weighed heavily on Hogan in his final months.
The turmoil in Hulk Hogan’s family life came to light earlier this year when his daughter, Brooke, publicly severed ties with both her parents, calling their situation “the worst mess.” In a powerful and unexpected response to her mother’s accusations, Brooke revealed painful memories from her childhood—alleging that she had endured “verbal and mental abuse” growing up.
“Sadly, it would frequently turn physical,” Brooke claimed. “And sometimes it’s not by the person you would assume. Abuse comes in all shapes and sizes.”
The revelation sent shockwaves through fans and media alike. In a surprising twist, Linda—who had previously lashed out at Hogan—suddenly shifted her stance, turning her criticism toward her daughter. She fired back by labeling Brooke a “narcissist.”
Hogan and Linda were married for 26 years, from 1983 until their divorce in 2009. They share two children: Nick, 34, and Brooke, 36.
After the divorce, Hogan married Jennifer McDaniel in 2010, but the marriage ended after 11 years. In 2023, he tied the knot for a third time with Sky Daily. Notably, Brooke did not attend the wedding—a sign of the lingering fractures within the Bollea family.